First Monday is a Republican Forum allowing members of the club to become acquainted with and participate in discussions with elected officials, candidates and party leaders.
Although the emphasis of the monthly meetings is to feature political speakers, First Monday frequently features individuals who discuss issues that will impact each of us.
First Monday is a Republican forum. We are open to any persons interested in learning more about the political process.
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NOTE: the Poinsett Club is closed for the month of July - we look forward to seeing you in August. Please check back to this site to hear about our speakers and upcoming meetings.
Stay Safe Friends...
Remember our meeting begins at 12:00 and we're done by 1:00pm. Plan to come and bring a friend. If you need to cancel a reservation or add a guest please click Register Now and make your changes online by July 30, 2020 by 12:00 noon. After the close date you are responsible for payment.
First Monday meets at the Poinsett Club located on East Washington Street in historic downtown Greenville.
Register NowPlease note that the Poinsett Club is closed for the month of July - we look forward to seeing you on August 3rd.
A new way of listening to social media conversations is happening. Univ. of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications Social Media Insights Lab was our topic with Kait Park, Manager, Social Media Insights Lab Manager as our speaker. If you want to follow the work they are doing here is the link for Twitter - @UofSCInsights (and yes we were social distancing thanks to the good work of the Poinsett Club)
First Monday was pleased to host Mr. Phil Hughes and Mr. Bo Aughtry as our speakers about the Proposed City Convention Center. They spoke of the need for Greenville to have a conference center in the downtown area for national conferences and large local events. The plans for the new convention center would be located along the banks of the Reedy River on vacant land next to the Embassy Suites in RiverPlace.